The Internet Thinks Dua Lipa is a Modern-Day Cher — Here’s What We Know!

A new video compilation, placing performances by both Cher and Dua Lipa side by side, has gone viral on social media with over 6 million views. A video shared by a user on X showcased the video with the caption, “Cher took the substance and Dua Lipa was created,” showcasing similarities between the two singers.

Cher took the substance and Dua Lipa was created pic.twitter.com/m9pWmcaHvj

— Bree (@DuasDancefloor) January 9, 2025

The viral clip has ignited a flurry of reactions from users on X. One commented, “You can’t tell me they ain’t related somehow,” while another observed, “They perfectly balance.” However, not all feedback was positive; one user remarked, “The disrespect! especially talent wise,” and another noted, “The people force this here not even Cher herself likes it.” A different perspective was offered by a user who stated, “I’m dying that people don’t understand that this type of post is about appearance/aesthetics/manners and not a musical career LOL ‘but Cher is a legend in music and Dua is generic’ honey, it’s not about that.”

This is not the first time the two have been compared. In fact, at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Dua Lipa took to the stage with Cher for a performance of “Believe,” putting even more fire in the belly of those discussing how similar they are in style and stage presence.

The resemblance between Cher and Dua Lipa is an interesting debate that crosses the line between physical appearance and artist style. For some fans, there are similarities between their fashion and stage personas; for others, such comparisons trivialize the particular contributions each woman has brought to the music world.

But this viral video simply reminds how much influence such iconic artists can continue to wield, and the ways in which current performers like Dua Lipa tap back into their predecessors’ work, consciously or not.

For those interested in viewing the performance that has contributed to these discussions, the duet of “Believe” from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is available below.